Remarkably, the average electric rate in Corpus Christi of 10.98 cents per kWh matches the statewide Texas average.3 That would seem to be a good indication for residents of the Sparkling City by the Sea. The only problem is that the median household income in Corpus Christi is $19,341—67 percent less than the national average.4 Which, if you’re anything like most Corpus Christians, makes getting a competitive, fixed rate all the more important.

The complaints filed against providers aren't a perfect mirror of the J.D. Power customer satisfactions scores. Best Electricity Rates, which earned only two J.D. Power Circles and earned the second-lowest score, had only 21 complaints recorded with the Best Electric. But it's helpful to view these complaints in aggregate: Over 50 percent of the 1,119 total complaints fall under "billing" — another reason to seek out a provider with high customer satisfaction in that area in particular.

If you're a renter looking for shorter plan options, there might be energy solutions in your area that range from three months to one year. On the other hand, residents who are looking to settle into a home for a longer period of time can choose plans that last for more than one year. Are you searching for more than just the right supply rate and term length? Electric companies in Corpus Christi might offer features such as green energy products, customer referral programs and automatic bill payment services.